FORMATTING ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers states the following formatting rules:
- The text and the works cited list should be double-spaced.
- Number your pages at the top right of the page.
- Reference list entries must have a hanging indent (to do this in Microsoft Word 2003, select the citation, click Format, then Paragraph, then Special, and choose Hanging).
- There should be 1 inch margins all around (top, bottom, left, and right) on each page.
- Use Times Roman font, or a similar serif font.
- Capitalize each important word (noun or verb) in a book or article title.
- Each paragraph should be indented.
Annotated Bibliography Example (Purdue OWL)
MLA Citation Format
PCC Resources
Beginner's Guide to MLA (PDF)
Quick Reference Guide to MLA (PDF)
Gale Literary Criticism Series citation guide (PDF)
Examples of MLA Parenthetical Documentation (web)
Other Online Guides
MLA Guide from OWL at Purdue University
MLA Guide from Diana Hacker
Sample Papers
Sample MLA paper from OWL (PDF)
Sample MLA paper from Diana Hacker (PDF)
Video Tutorials
MLA Quick Tips on Formatting and Citing a Book
MLA Citing a Book
EasyBib
Easybib is a citation manager that automatically creates citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles. Access is FREE for PCC students. Just create an account while you are on campus and you can access your citations from anywhere.